Baba Siddique, a well-known leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was murdered in Mumbai On October 12, 2024, claimed by Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang . Three attackers shot Siddique multiple times as he left his son’s office. Police have confirmed it was a contract killing organized by the Bishnoi gang. Two suspects are in custody, while a third is still on the run.
From Student to Gangster: The Shocking Rise of Lawrence Bishnoi
Lawrence Bishnoi’s life story reads like a crime thriller. Born in 1993 to a well-off family in Punjab, India, this former college student is now one of the country’s most feared criminals.
A Promising Start
Young Lawrence was just like any other child did well in school. After finishing high school in 2010, he moved to the big city of Chandigarh for college. Little did anyone know, this move would change everything.
College Days: The Beginning of Trouble
At DAV College Chandigarh, Lawrence met Goldy Brar, who would become his partner in crime. They started a student group and began getting into minor trouble. In 2011, Lawrence ran for student body president but lost. Angry about losing, he and his friends attacked the winner. This landed him in jail for the first time.
From Bad to Worse
After getting out of jail, Lawrence dove deep into the criminal world. He was linked to robberies, threats, and even escaped from police custody in 2015! He reportedly fled to Nepal and got his hands on dangerous weapons.
The Salman Khan Threat
In 2018, Lawrence made headlines by threatening to kill famous Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Why? It all goes back to 1998 when Salman was accused of hunting a type of deer that Lawrence’s community considers sacred. This threat put Lawrence in the national spotlight.
The Tragic Murder of Sidhu Moose Wala
In May 2022, popular singer Sidhu Moose Wala was killed. Lawrence’s gang claimed they did it to get revenge for a friend’s death. This shocking murder showed just how dangerous Lawrence’s group had become.
Lawrence Today
Now, Lawrence Bishnoi faces serious terrorism charges is currently in Tihar Jail, Delhi, where he is held on multiple charges, including murder and extortion. He was previously transferred from a Gujarat jail due to security concerns. Bishnoi remains influential in organized crime, reportedly orchestrating activities from behind bars and maintaining connections with his gang, which includes over 700 shooters across India. However, the recent murder of Baba Siddique shows that his gang remains active and dangerous, even with Lawrence behind bars.
-Sanyogita
